World's Easiest Dish! Ankara Tava Tray-Baked Beef & Orzo

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Ankara Tava – Tray-Baked Orzo with Beef | Traditional Turkish Recipe for a Crowd

This dish was prepared for 24 people — a perfect choice for family gatherings or special occasions! It's simple, hearty, and full of flavor.

🧾 Ingredients:
1.5 kg orzo pasta (arpa şehriye)

Boiling water – twice the amount of orzo (e.g. 1 cup of orzo = 2 cups of water)

Vegetable oil for roasting the orzo

25 grams of salt

A mix of mild spices: dried mint, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cumin (not too strong)

Beef kavurma (pre-cooked beef slices)

Sliced tomatoes

A little extra water before baking, to prevent drying

Fresh parsley and thyme for garnish

🥘 Instructions:
Roast the orzo in oil until lightly golden.

Add salt and spices; stir gently.

Pour in the boiling water (2:1 ratio), lower the heat, and cook like pilaf, stirring occasionally.

Once the orzo absorbs the water, transfer it to a baking tray.

Arrange the beef slices evenly over the orzo.

Add sliced tomatoes on top and drizzle a bit of water to keep it moist in the oven.

Bake until the tomatoes are roasted, then remove from the oven.

Sprinkle with parsley and thyme before serving.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
I served this Ankara Tava with:

Homemade lemonade

Green lentil and noodle soup

Fresh green salad with onions and sumac

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